Tory city councillor Geoffrey Theobald says: "This government is full of spin. It announces big increases in police and then it doesn't happen." Yet the Sussex Police Authority, of which he is a member, says we are well on the way to having a record number
Willy Russell is one of the country's most popular writers. His style exudes compassion, while his sparkling wit elevates the kitchen-sink settings to a place where they set an example from which to derive hope in hopeless situations. He took the West
I wonder whether other cable television users have shared our experience of the last few days? Without warning or previous information, our screen went blank on October 2, and repeated attempts to contact NTL have resulted in a barrage of recorded messages
When will the developers of Newhaven come out of the clouds and get their feet on the ground to discover what assets the town has and what it lacks? One only has to ask residents and visitors for their ideas to get a vision for improvement. We certainly
With so many individuals and organisations referring to Regional Assemblies as if they are already in place, I feel all of us in Sussex should step up and offer a credible defence against this very real threat to our county. Sussex is some 1,500 years
It's a lot to ask, I know, but I wonder if the appointment of Steve Coppell as the Albion's manager might bring to an end the dreary campaign of attacks on chairman Dick Knight by certain contributors to The Argus with axes to grind? Every single Albion
The crumbling cricket pavilion at Horsdean recreation ground and the non-existent pavilion and changing rooms at Patcham Place highlight the almost total neglect by Brighton and Hove City Council over many years of changing facilities for sportsmen and
I was present, for the purpose of writing a review for radio, at the first night of Entertaining Mr Sloane staged by Brighton and Hove Theatre Company. I am therefore puzzled by the decision of teachers at Dorothy Stringer school to take a party of pupils
For years, Beryl Payne believed her father's passion for tinkering with old radio sets was nothing but a hobby. Her childhood memories were of him sitting in the garden shed, surrounded by home-made radio equipment and aerials. Her father, Cyril Thomas
The West Pier in Brighton was bathed in blue last night to launch a major comedy festival. Dozens of floodlights and rotating spotlights ensured the Grade I listed pier appeared as never before. Its blue aura will be maintained throughout the Paramount
Further to Tony Blair's recent comments regarding NHS reforms, during a recent outpatient appointment at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, I waited three-and-a-half hours for a five-minute consultation with a junior doctor with no explanation nor apology
Glove-puppet Blair echoes his master's voice. Bush does not want inspectors in. They both want war. I demand that the people be consulted. Let us have a referendum now on war with Iraq. -Brian Behan, Newark Place, Brighton
Two of the biggest office supplies companies in Sussex have joined forces. Active Office Furniture, of Lewes, and Seaford-based 9 to 5 Office Supplies have become 9 to 5 Office Active. Both firms were formed in 1999. They will continue to operate from
A car rental business in Hove is becoming part of a national chain and expanding its range of vehicles to include the new Mini Coopers. Philip Huntley and Nicholas Liddiard set up the business three years ago and, by reinvesting profits. Now they've bought
Brighton agency Eventer Design picked up the gold award for Best Direct Mail for its client Virgin Holidays at the Travel Advertising Awards. The event was organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing travel industry group and attended by more than
A former Eastbourne secretarial student who started her own recruitment business has won an international achievement award. Debbie Burke, founder and managing director of ROC Recruitment, started her recruitment business in one small room with a borrowed
How's this for a postcard theme for our beautiful city? We could call it "Brighton and Hove seafront - view of clutter" and credit the scene to Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee. -Suzanne Hinton, Regency Square, Brighton
Roy King needs help, not the aged. What a diatribe. Statistics prove that younger drivers cause more accidents than wrinklies. That is why insurance companies are willing to insure mature drivers at reduced premiums. As a 72-year-old driver, accident
Simon Price hit a 75th minute winner as County League division two side Steyning Town beat Littlehampton 2-1 in their first round replay. Paul McMichael put Steyning ahead after two minutes. James Thornton levelled with 17 minutes remaining but Price
Police have wasted no time in introducing Child Rescue Alert, which should reduce the number of children being kidnapped. It was only last month The Argus got in touch with Chief Superintendent Jeremy Paine about the Amber Alert scheme in America. From
Detectives in Australia say DNA tests are expected to reveal whether a prisoner is the prime suspect over the disappearance of a Sussex backpacker. Bradley John Murdoch, 44, who is being held on suspicion of an unrelated double rape, has been named as
With their grizzled faces, snuffly noses and Wind In The Willows charm, badgers are one of the quintessential features of the English countryside. But for the past 14 years, a family of these creatures has been causing misery for homeowners in Saltdean
Last Thursday, my wife, small child and I arrived at Brighton station at about 3.30pm to meet my mother from the Cardiff-to-Brighton train that was due at about 4pm. At about 3.45pm, my mother phoned to say the train had broken down and she would call
More than 1,500 homes in the Kemp Town area of Brighton and Hove will have their rubbish collection days changed. The city council reorganised refuse rounds in July and says in most areas the new rounds are now working well but in parts of Kemp Town there
A memorable East Coastway rail journey on September 30 from Brighton - campaigning to be Capital of European Culture - to the South's gateway to Europe, Ashford International Eurostar interchange, seems a bad dream. At Hastings, we changed trains on to
Three days before the Grimsby Town home game a thread appeared on North Stand Chat allegedly quoting a nephew of a well-known Albion director. It stated the decision had all but been made at board level. If the Albion lost to Grimsby, which they did 2
A first-time novelist has been recognised as one of the best in Britain as part of a campaign to promote new talent. Katy Gardner's debut novel Losing Gemma is one of eight titles included in WH Smith's Fresh Talent campaign. The retail giant began the
New Albion boss Steve Coppell has pleaded with his predecessor Martin Hinshelwood to stay and help the Seagulls' fight for First Division survival. Coppell's first job on his first day in charge was to persuade Hinshelwood to accept the club's offer of
When James McGill spotted a giant fireball shooting through the dark sky, he thought he was watching an early morning firework display. But astronomers believe he was one of hundreds of people to spot a meteor streaking across Britain in the early hours
This is the harmless-looking child's toy which killed an 11-year-old boy - only weeks before it was due to be banned. Scott West stopped breathing after a 2cm-long sponge dart from the 99p toy gun became lodged in his windpipe. His family watched horrified
JJB Sports, the UK's biggest sportswear retailer, warned of tough conditions ahead today as it unveiled a slide in half-year profits. The group, rocked by the sudden death of chief executive Duncan Sharpe earlier this week, has suffered from stiff competition
Firefighters who attended a crash found the victim was one of their colleagues. They had to free the off-duty firefighter when his motorbike landed on top of him and trapped a foot. The rider and a car were involved in a collision in Carden Avenue, near
A family of badgers is facing slaughter after the Government granted its first cull licence in six years. Wildlife campaigners are gearing up for a last-ditch protest to save the sett. Animal welfare minister Elliot Morley took the rare step of issuing
Sacked Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood has admitted he is still mulling over the offer to be the club's director of football. Seagulls chairman Dick Knight offered Hinshelwood the role, which will incorporate his former job as director of youth, after
New Albion boss Steve Coppell has pleaded with his predecessor Martin Hinshelwood to stay and help the Seagulls' fight for First Division survival. Coppell's first job on his first day in charge was to persuade Hinshelwood to accept the club's offer of
Bingo the clown will be accompanying 192 youngsters, many terminally ill, on the holiday of a lifetime to Florida. When the entertainer, alias Trevor Pharo, flies out with the children on Sunday it will be the 15th year in a row he has joined a party
Police officers Simon and Michele Starns became the first couple to renew their marriage vows in a non-legal ceremony at Brighton Register Office. It was the first performed through specialist company Civil Ceremonies, which will also offer same-sex couples
A footballer claimed he punched an opponent, whose jaw was broken, because he was strangling a team-mate. The blow, from striker Terry Gordon, broke the jaw of midfielder Malcolm Harwood in five places. Hove Crown Court heard the incident happened during
I teach children to cycle to Cycling Proficiency Certification. I really notice the deplorable lack of car driving ability. Drivers ignore us despite road signs, high-visibility jackets, parent helpers in bright yellow tops and myself standing in the
Graham Norton will be raising a laugh and awareness as the host of Stand Up For Equality: Gala In Aid Of Stonewall from 8pm. The star hosted two sell-out events for the charity, which campaigns for the rights of lesbians and gay men, at the Edinburgh
Tory city councillor Geoffrey Theobald says: "This government is full of spin. It announces big increases in police and then it doesn't happen." Yet the Sussex Police Authority, of which he is a member, says we are well on the way to having a record number
I wonder whether other cable television users have shared our experience of the last few days? Without warning or previous information, our screen went blank on October 2, and repeated attempts to contact NTL have resulted in a barrage of recorded messages
It's a lot to ask, I know, but I wonder if the appointment of Steve Coppell as the Albion's manager might bring to an end the dreary campaign of attacks on chairman Dick Knight by certain contributors to The Argus with axes to grind? Every single Albion
A woman has told how she felt browbeaten into having a hysterectomy against her wishes after going into hospital for a bladder operation. The General Medical Council (GMC) heard how the mother-of-three, known as Mrs B, was referred to gynaecologist Michael
The crumbling cricket pavilion at Horsdean recreation ground and the non-existent pavilion and changing rooms at Patcham Place highlight the almost total neglect by Brighton and Hove City Council over many years of changing facilities for sportsmen and
I was disgusted to read that in Windsor, the council is adamant parents should give written permission for their children to play conkers in case one of them is hurt and a claim is made against the authority. I have never heard such utter rubbish. On
What on Earth motivated the teachers from Dorothy Stringer School to remove their students half way through a play? In what way does this help children to develop a mature understanding of drama and an appreciation of theatre? All they achieved was to
I was present, for the purpose of writing a review for radio, at the first night of Entertaining Mr Sloane staged by Brighton and Hove Theatre Company. I am therefore puzzled by the decision of teachers at Dorothy Stringer school to take a party of pupils
For years, Beryl Payne believed her father's passion for tinkering with old radio sets was nothing but a hobby. Her childhood memories were of him sitting in the garden shed, surrounded by home-made radio equipment and aerials. Her father, Cyril Thomas
The West Pier in Brighton was bathed in blue last night to launch a major comedy festival. Dozens of floodlights and rotating spotlights ensured the Grade I listed pier appeared as never before. Its blue aura will be maintained throughout the Paramount
Two Brighton headteachers have issued a plea to the Government to end "education apartheid" between the private and public sectors. Anthony Seldon of independent Brighton College and Anthony Edkins, from state-run Falmer High, said legislation was needed
Further to Tony Blair's recent comments regarding NHS reforms, during a recent outpatient appointment at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, I waited three-and-a-half hours for a five-minute consultation with a junior doctor with no explanation nor apology
Glove-puppet Blair echoes his master's voice. Bush does not want inspectors in. They both want war. I demand that the people be consulted. Let us have a referendum now on war with Iraq. -Brian Behan, Newark Place, Brighton
In 1953 the Government decreed a small airfield in north Sussex was to become London's second airport. Gatwick reopened three years later, transformed with a new terminal, a railway and 2,000ft of runway. It was ahead of its time as the first airport
Two of the biggest office supplies companies in Sussex have joined forces. Active Office Furniture, of Lewes, and Seaford-based 9 to 5 Office Supplies have become 9 to 5 Office Active. Both firms were formed in 1999. They will continue to operate from
The Government's decision not to build a second runway at Gatwick airport is to be challenged in the High Court. Medway Council and Kent County Council yesterday won approval for the court action. Both councils will now challenge the Government over its
This is the harmless-looking child's toy which killed an 11-year-old boy - only weeks before it was due to be banned. Scott West stopped breathing after a 2cm-long sponge dart from the 99p toy gun became lodged in his windpipe. His family watched horrified
The owner of a luxury car which was stolen from a police station, has found it more than three years later - in a pub car park. Clyde Chapman found the Mercedes 500 SL convertible by chance after years of tortuous legal wrangles. Police seized the distinctive
While Brighton and Hove City Council seems very good at slowing traffic through well thought-out congestion strategy, it fails on Madeira Drive. One day it will listen to the people. Let's have action before more persons are either maimed or worse. -B
How's this for a postcard theme for our beautiful city? We could call it "Brighton and Hove seafront - view of clutter" and credit the scene to Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee. -Suzanne Hinton, Regency Square, Brighton
Roy King needs help, not the aged. What a diatribe. Statistics prove that younger drivers cause more accidents than wrinklies. That is why insurance companies are willing to insure mature drivers at reduced premiums. As a 72-year-old driver, accident
The Eastbourne College mean machine has rolled on to more county glory by winning the Sussex Schools Under-16s Cup without conceding a goal. They beat St Bede's (Upper Dicker) 3-0 in the final with goals by Bella Stewart (2) and Susie Hunt. It means the
Horsham fought out a lively 2-2 draw with Croydon Athletic at Queen Street. Croydon took the lead from a corner in the second minute as Billy Jackson ran in to glance a header past goalkeeper Ian Chatfield. Hornets pulled level after 15 minutes when Lee
Canoeist Conny Dittman, from Brighton, had to be rescued after his three-day excursion to the Isle of Wight went wrong. Now he's looking for sponsorship so he can paddle round Britain and do another trip crossing the Bay of Biscay. Judging by how badly
Simon Price hit a 75th minute winner as County League division two side Steyning Town beat Littlehampton 2-1 in their first round replay. Paul McMichael put Steyning ahead after two minutes. James Thornton levelled with 17 minutes remaining but Price
Police have wasted no time in introducing Child Rescue Alert, which should reduce the number of children being kidnapped. It was only last month The Argus got in touch with Chief Superintendent Jeremy Paine about the Amber Alert scheme in America. From
Detectives in Australia say DNA tests are expected to reveal whether a prisoner is the prime suspect over the disappearance of a Sussex backpacker. Bradley John Murdoch, 44, who is being held on suspicion of an unrelated double rape, has been named as
A goal in added time gave Hastings United all three premier division points at Cambridge City last night. The 2-1 scoreline just about reflected the balance of play as both sides enjoyed periods of control. City started strongly and went in front after
With their grizzled faces, snuffly noses and Wind In The Willows charm, badgers are one of the quintessential features of the English countryside. But for the past 14 years, a family of these creatures has been causing misery for homeowners in Saltdean
Last Thursday, my wife, small child and I arrived at Brighton station at about 3.30pm to meet my mother from the Cardiff-to-Brighton train that was due at about 4pm. At about 3.45pm, my mother phoned to say the train had broken down and she would call
Crawley Town went top of the premier division last night despite blowing a two-goal lead against lowly Folkestone at the Broadfield Stadium. Dave Stevens and Nic McDonnell both scored to put Crawley in a dominant position but James Dryden struck twice
More than 1,500 homes in the Kemp Town area of Brighton and Hove will have their rubbish collection days changed. The city council reorganised refuse rounds in July and says in most areas the new rounds are now working well but in parts of Kemp Town there
Mid Sussex residents fear meadows near their homes will be destroyed to make way for up to 70 houses. Developer Westbury Homes wants to build a housing estate on a greenfield site off Folders Lane, Burgess Hill, and has submitted a planning application
Three days before the Grimsby Town home game a thread appeared on North Stand Chat allegedly quoting a nephew of a well-known Albion director. It stated the decision had all but been made at board level. If the Albion lost to Grimsby, which they did 2
An East Sussex jazz and rock festival has been hailed a success despite losing thousands of pounds through poor ticket sales. The three-day Panoramic Festival of Sound, Light and Architecture, held at the De La Warr Pavilion in July, attracted big names
Albion star Bobby Zamora has warned that Steve Coppell faces an "uphill battle" to beat the drop. The Seagulls' scoring sensation is trying to come to terms with the prospect of playing under his fourth Albion manager in the space of 12 months. Zamora
A first-time novelist has been recognised as one of the best in Britain as part of a campaign to promote new talent. Katy Gardner's debut novel Losing Gemma is one of eight titles included in WH Smith's Fresh Talent campaign. The retail giant began the
New Albion boss Steve Coppell has pleaded with his predecessor Martin Hinshelwood to stay and help the Seagulls' fight for First Division survival. Coppell's first job on his first day in charge was to persuade Hinshelwood to accept the club's offer of
When James McGill spotted a giant fireball shooting through the dark sky, he thought he was watching an early morning firework display. But astronomers believe he was one of hundreds of people to spot a meteor streaking across Britain in the early hours
This is the harmless-looking child's toy which killed an 11-year-old boy - only weeks before it was due to be banned. Scott West stopped breathing after a 2cm-long sponge dart from the 99p toy gun became lodged in his windpipe. His family watched horrified
Union officials representing workers from insurance giant Prudential were today discussing industrial action. They are protesting at job losses and the closure of the company's final salary pension scheme to new employees. Amicus officials were meeting
Three Sussex people have been arrested on suspicion of obtaining fake passports using the identities of dead children. A couple from Brighton, both 30, and a man from Bognor, 29, were among dozens of people picked up by the National Crime Squad's immigration
New Albion boss Steve Coppell has pleaded with his predecessor Martin Hinshelwood to stay and help the Seagulls' fight for First Division survival. Coppell's first job on his first day in charge was to persuade Hinshelwood to accept the club's offer of
Police officers Simon and Michele Starns became the first couple to renew their marriage vows in a non-legal ceremony at Brighton Register Office. It was the first performed through specialist company Civil Ceremonies, which will also offer same-sex couples
An East Sussex jazz and rock festival has been hailed a success despite losing thousands of pounds through poor ticket sales. The three-day Panoramic Festival of Sound, Light and Architecture, held at the De La Warr Pavilion in July, attracted big names
I teach children to cycle to Cycling Proficiency Certification. I really notice the deplorable lack of car driving ability. Drivers ignore us despite road signs, high-visibility jackets, parent helpers in bright yellow tops and myself standing in the
A pioneering child kidnap alert system will be up and running in Sussex within a month, thanks to The Argus. The scheme, called Child Rescue Alert, will be based on the US-style Amber Alert system and will see TV, radio and text message news bulletins
Due to the enormous popularity of junglistic comedian Rhona Cameron, another show has been added to the festival. Rhona, who is already performing at 7.30pm at the Corn Exchange, will now also perform at 9.30pm at the same venue. To celebrate the second
Willy Russell is one of the country's most popular writers. His style exudes compassion, while his sparkling wit elevates the kitchen-sink settings to a place where they set an example from which to derive hope in hopeless situations. He took the West
Travel writer Pete McCarthy promises to tell all about himself and Edwina Currie in the back of a Jaguar as part of his stand-up show. McCarthy made his name as a stand-up comic and actor on the Brighton circuit and is a past winner of the Brighton Festival
When will the developers of Newhaven come out of the clouds and get their feet on the ground to discover what assets the town has and what it lacks? One only has to ask residents and visitors for their ideas to get a vision for improvement. We certainly
With so many individuals and organisations referring to Regional Assemblies as if they are already in place, I feel all of us in Sussex should step up and offer a credible defence against this very real threat to our county. Sussex is some 1,500 years
Congratulations to Andy Naylor for summing up the situation at the Albion so well. Dropping the manager now is incredibly short-sighted. If there is money available for an incoming manager, it should also have been made available to Martin Hinshelwood
Last Tuesday, I attended a celebration at St Anne's Special School, Lewes, where my children attend and I am a governor. We were presented with the Gold Artsmark Award by Norman Baker MP, in recognition of the outstanding achievements in art, music and
Apart from the well-informed, not many see trams as an alternative. If the anti-tram lobby think buses are the cheap option, they should study public transport in depth. A double-deck bus carries, on average, 80 passengers. A two-car articulated Croydon
The NHS is not all doom and gloom. I have recently been a patient on the medical assessment unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, and found it very clean and efficiently run under the supervision of Mike MacGuinness. I wish to thank all
There was a time when I quite enjoyed flying, especially long haul. I would board the aircraft, slump into my seat and eat and drink my way across the Atlantic. The only time I moved was when, having eaten and drunk to excess, I needed to use the facilities
A blitz on abandoned vehicles is about to be launched in Mid Sussex. Mid Sussex District Council will team up with police and the DVLA to carry out the clean-up and remove all abandoned vehicles from roadsides within two weeks. Throughout the district
A car rental business in Hove is becoming part of a national chain and expanding its range of vehicles to include the new Mini Coopers. Philip Huntley and Nicholas Liddiard set up the business three years ago and, by reinvesting profits. Now they've bought
A programme has been launched to woo school leavers into the building trade. The scheme aims to make the trade more inclusive and to treat workers with respect. Construction minister Brian Wilson said the industry had an image problem and faced a tough
Brighton agency Eventer Design picked up the gold award for Best Direct Mail for its client Virgin Holidays at the Travel Advertising Awards. The event was organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing travel industry group and attended by more than
A former Eastbourne secretarial student who started her own recruitment business has won an international achievement award. Debbie Burke, founder and managing director of ROC Recruitment, started her recruitment business in one small room with a borrowed
Three senior officers with 70 years' experience between them are expected to leave Worthing Borough Council in a major staff shake-up. We can exclusively reveal that Colin Smith, Hywel Griffiths and Tony Clarke are the big names likely to go from the
Proposals for a health and fitness centre in Eastbourne have been approved by borough council planners. The three-storey club would include a swimming pool, spa tank, sauna, bar, gym, fitness and aerobics rooms. The building is proposed for a 1.5-acre
The story of Richard Shaverien's encounter with the rules of Brittany Ferries on the carrying of animals is appalling and needs rectifying (The Argus, October 1). Guide dogs should be made an exception to such rules as they are a vital need for people
Does Roy King know how many pensioners run a car in England? Perhaps The Argus knows? Mr King also asks why England does not already provide free travel for pensioners as they do in Scotland, Wales and Ireland. That would be a good question to ask Gordon
What a patronising suggestion from Roy King (Letters, October 4) that if pensioners relinquished their driving licences and disposed of their cars in exchange for free bus passes the majority of traffic and health problems would be solved. The younger
Matt Russell scored twice as Bognor won 3-1 at home to Croydon. Playing with a fierce wind, The Rocks took the lead in the 25th minute. A David Birmingham corner found its way to Guy Rutherford via John Tucker and his ball over the top was met by Steve
Suddenly, without warning, consultation or discussion, the 100-space car park at the rear of the Co-op, Blatchington Road, Hove, is closed. It has never been easy to find parking in that area and George Street is a motorist no-go area after 10am. Suddenly
There will be no hiding place for Eastbourne Eagles tonight. The Sussex squad face their hour of destiny when they go to Peterborough's East of England Showground in the Knockout Cup final. It is the last chance saloon for the team whose season promised
A memorable East Coastway rail journey on September 30 from Brighton - campaigning to be Capital of European Culture - to the South's gateway to Europe, Ashford International Eurostar interchange, seems a bad dream. At Hastings, we changed trains on to
Police have renewed their appeal for information after a 19-year-old woman was raped at knifepoint. Officers have been patrolling the area where the attack on the 19-year-old student took place in Memorial Gardens in Crawley. Billboards have also been
Up to 300 Eastbourne youngsters dashed from school to get books signed by top children's author Jacqueline Wilson. Queues snaked outside the Bookstack bookshop at the Arndale Centre in Terminus Road yesterday. Children of all ages were eager for Mrs Wilson
JJB Sports, the UK's biggest sportswear retailer, warned of tough conditions ahead today as it unveiled a slide in half-year profits. The group, rocked by the sudden death of chief executive Duncan Sharpe earlier this week, has suffered from stiff competition
Takeover target Abbey National is no longer being pursued by Australian suitor National Australia Bank (NAB), it emerged today. NAB, which owns Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks in the UK, confirmed it had made a takeover approach to Abbey. However, in a
Firefighters who attended a crash found the victim was one of their colleagues. They had to free the off-duty firefighter when his motorbike landed on top of him and trapped a foot. The rider and a car were involved in a collision in Carden Avenue, near
The Government's decision not to build a second runway at Gatwick airport is to be challenged in the High Court. Medway Council and Kent County Council yesterday won approval for the court action. Both councils will now challenge the Government over its
Arun district councillors are to vote on whether to give themselves a 25 per cent pay rise. A members' allowances working group says councillors should get £4,000 a year instead of £3,000. The group says a new council structure means councillors are doing
A family of badgers is facing slaughter after the Government granted its first cull licence in six years. Wildlife campaigners are gearing up for a last-ditch protest to save the sett. Animal welfare minister Elliot Morley took the rare step of issuing
Sacked Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood has admitted he is still mulling over the offer to be the club's director of football. Seagulls chairman Dick Knight offered Hinshelwood the role, which will incorporate his former job as director of youth, after
Albion star Bobby Zamora has warned that Steve Coppell faces an "uphill battle" to beat the drop. The Seagulls' scoring sensation is trying to come to terms with the prospect of playing under his fourth Albion manager in the space of 12 months. Zamora
Bingo the clown will be accompanying 192 youngsters, many terminally ill, on the holiday of a lifetime to Florida. When the entertainer, alias Trevor Pharo, flies out with the children on Sunday it will be the 15th year in a row he has joined a party
A footballer claimed he punched an opponent, whose jaw was broken, because he was strangling a team-mate. The blow, from striker Terry Gordon, broke the jaw of midfielder Malcolm Harwood in five places. Hove Crown Court heard the incident happened during
Graham Norton will be raising a laugh and awareness as the host of Stand Up For Equality: Gala In Aid Of Stonewall from 8pm. The star hosted two sell-out events for the charity, which campaigns for the rights of lesbians and gay men, at the Edinburgh
A pioneering child kidnap alert system will be up and running in Sussex within a month, thanks to The Argus. The scheme, called Child Rescue Alert, will be based on the US-style Amber Alert system and will see TV, radio and text message news bulletins
Due to the enormous popularity of junglistic comedian Rhona Cameron, another show has been added to the festival. Rhona, who is already performing at 7.30pm at the Corn Exchange, will now also perform at 9.30pm at the same venue. To celebrate the second
Travel writer Pete McCarthy promises to tell all about himself and Edwina Currie in the back of a Jaguar as part of his stand-up show. McCarthy made his name as a stand-up comic and actor on the Brighton circuit and is a past winner of the Brighton Festival
Congratulations to Andy Naylor for summing up the situation at the Albion so well. Dropping the manager now is incredibly short-sighted. If there is money available for an incoming manager, it should also have been made available to Martin Hinshelwood
I was disgusted to read that in Windsor, the council is adamant parents should give written permission for their children to play conkers in case one of them is hurt and a claim is made against the authority. I have never heard such utter rubbish. On
What on Earth motivated the teachers from Dorothy Stringer School to remove their students half way through a play? In what way does this help children to develop a mature understanding of drama and an appreciation of theatre? All they achieved was to
Last Tuesday, I attended a celebration at St Anne's Special School, Lewes, where my children attend and I am a governor. We were presented with the Gold Artsmark Award by Norman Baker MP, in recognition of the outstanding achievements in art, music and
Apart from the well-informed, not many see trams as an alternative. If the anti-tram lobby think buses are the cheap option, they should study public transport in depth. A double-deck bus carries, on average, 80 passengers. A two-car articulated Croydon
The NHS is not all doom and gloom. I have recently been a patient on the medical assessment unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, and found it very clean and efficiently run under the supervision of Mike MacGuinness. I wish to thank all
Two Brighton headteachers have issued a plea to the Government to end "education apartheid" between the private and public sectors. Anthony Seldon of independent Brighton College and Anthony Edkins, from state-run Falmer High, said legislation was needed
In 1953 the Government decreed a small airfield in north Sussex was to become London's second airport. Gatwick reopened three years later, transformed with a new terminal, a railway and 2,000ft of runway. It was ahead of its time as the first airport
There was a time when I quite enjoyed flying, especially long haul. I would board the aircraft, slump into my seat and eat and drink my way across the Atlantic. The only time I moved was when, having eaten and drunk to excess, I needed to use the facilities
A programme has been launched to woo school leavers into the building trade. The scheme aims to make the trade more inclusive and to treat workers with respect. Construction minister Brian Wilson said the industry had an image problem and faced a tough
While Brighton and Hove City Council seems very good at slowing traffic through well thought-out congestion strategy, it fails on Madeira Drive. One day it will listen to the people. Let's have action before more persons are either maimed or worse. -B
The story of Richard Shaverien's encounter with the rules of Brittany Ferries on the carrying of animals is appalling and needs rectifying (The Argus, October 1). Guide dogs should be made an exception to such rules as they are a vital need for people
Does Roy King know how many pensioners run a car in England? Perhaps The Argus knows? Mr King also asks why England does not already provide free travel for pensioners as they do in Scotland, Wales and Ireland. That would be a good question to ask Gordon
The Eastbourne College mean machine has rolled on to more county glory by winning the Sussex Schools Under-16s Cup without conceding a goal. They beat St Bede's (Upper Dicker) 3-0 in the final with goals by Bella Stewart (2) and Susie Hunt. It means the
Horsham fought out a lively 2-2 draw with Croydon Athletic at Queen Street. Croydon took the lead from a corner in the second minute as Billy Jackson ran in to glance a header past goalkeeper Ian Chatfield. Hornets pulled level after 15 minutes when Lee
Canoeist Conny Dittman, from Brighton, had to be rescued after his three-day excursion to the Isle of Wight went wrong. Now he's looking for sponsorship so he can paddle round Britain and do another trip crossing the Bay of Biscay. Judging by how badly
What a patronising suggestion from Roy King (Letters, October 4) that if pensioners relinquished their driving licences and disposed of their cars in exchange for free bus passes the majority of traffic and health problems would be solved. The younger
Matt Russell scored twice as Bognor won 3-1 at home to Croydon. Playing with a fierce wind, The Rocks took the lead in the 25th minute. A David Birmingham corner found its way to Guy Rutherford via John Tucker and his ball over the top was met by Steve
Suddenly, without warning, consultation or discussion, the 100-space car park at the rear of the Co-op, Blatchington Road, Hove, is closed. It has never been easy to find parking in that area and George Street is a motorist no-go area after 10am. Suddenly
A goal in added time gave Hastings United all three premier division points at Cambridge City last night. The 2-1 scoreline just about reflected the balance of play as both sides enjoyed periods of control. City started strongly and went in front after
Crawley Town went top of the premier division last night despite blowing a two-goal lead against lowly Folkestone at the Broadfield Stadium. Dave Stevens and Nic McDonnell both scored to put Crawley in a dominant position but James Dryden struck twice
There will be no hiding place for Eastbourne Eagles tonight. The Sussex squad face their hour of destiny when they go to Peterborough's East of England Showground in the Knockout Cup final. It is the last chance saloon for the team whose season promised
Albion star Bobby Zamora has warned that Steve Coppell faces an "uphill battle" to beat the drop. The Seagulls' scoring sensation is trying to come to terms with the prospect of playing under his fourth Albion manager in the space of 12 months. Zamora
Union officials representing workers from insurance giant Prudential were today discussing industrial action. They are protesting at job losses and the closure of the company's final salary pension scheme to new employees. Amicus officials were meeting
Takeover target Abbey National is no longer being pursued by Australian suitor National Australia Bank (NAB), it emerged today. NAB, which owns Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks in the UK, confirmed it had made a takeover approach to Abbey. However, in a
Three Sussex people have been arrested on suspicion of obtaining fake passports using the identities of dead children. A couple from Brighton, both 30, and a man from Bognor, 29, were among dozens of people picked up by the National Crime Squad's immigration
The Government's decision not to build a second runway at Gatwick airport is to be challenged in the High Court. Medway Council and Kent County Council yesterday won approval for the court action. Both councils will now challenge the Government over its
Albion star Bobby Zamora has warned that Steve Coppell faces an "uphill battle" to beat the drop. The Seagulls' scoring sensation is trying to come to terms with the prospect of playing under his fourth Albion manager in the space of 12 months. Zamora
An East Sussex jazz and rock festival has been hailed a success despite losing thousands of pounds through poor ticket sales. The three-day Panoramic Festival of Sound, Light and Architecture, held at the De La Warr Pavilion in July, attracted big names
The Government's decision not to build a second runway at Gatwick airport is to be challenged in the High Court after Medway Council and Kent County Council won approval for the court action. Both councils will now challenge the Government over its
